American Stroke Association

National Cholesterol Awareness Month
Make a date with yourself to have your cholesterol tested. Then, learn how to manage your levels and lower your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook
From tempting appetizers to luscious desserts, the fourth edition includes more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes.

It contains the latest recommendations on how to control cholesterol levels with diet and lifestyle as well as information on the role of trans and saturated fats.

Infant Stroke Survivor
Oliver Michael
Strokes can happen to the very young, even infants. Oliver Michael had suffered both an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke within his first 24 hours of life.

Read his story of hope as told by his doting grandmother, who also happens to be a director at our affiliate in New York.

Learn About Stroke
Types of stroke, diagnosis and treatment, reduce your risk.

Life After Stroke
Recovery, support, caregiver resources and more.

For Healthcare Professionals
Continuing education, research, programs and patient resources.

Print one of our Give Me 5 For Stroke sheets to learn more about stroke and risk factors.

Support the FIT Kids Act today to shape healthy minds and bodies of tomorrow.

Encourage a child in your life to take the "myGo Healthy Challenge."

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 09/15/08.

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